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More Confusion Over Whether HRT Prevents Dementia
A 20-year prospective cohort study from Finland did not provide strong evidence that hormone replacement therapy prevents dementia except among women who self-reported long-term use.
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Embryo Implantation
A recent study tracking embryos after embryo transfer has provided insight into why embryos have a greater tendency to ultimately implant in the lower uterine segment, thereby predisposing patients to a greater risk of placental complications.
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Contraception, Migraines, and Stroke
In this case-control study, women with migraines with aura using combined hormonal contraception had six times the odds of experiencing ischemic stroke compared to women without migraines not using combined hormonal contraception. Use of combined hormonal contraception among women with migraines without aura was not associated with an increased risk of stroke over baseline.
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Reproductive Rights in 2017: Standing Strong for Women
The evidence strongly suggests that comprehensive family planning services provided under the Affordable Care Act that include subsidized coverage for highly effective long-acting reversible contraception have contributed to a decrease in the rate of unintended pregnancy and a sharp decline in abortions. As women’s healthcare providers, we should be leaders in standing up to policy changes that will endanger women and threaten our most vulnerable citizens.
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Fertility of Boys Resulting from Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
The data from a recent study suggest that at least some men whose fathers had male-factor infertility and were born as a result of ICSI also may suffer from male-factor infertility.
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Ovarian Cancer Screening: Mortality Results
This paper is a 15-year median follow-up of extended mortality of the ovarian cancer screening portion of the Prostate, Lung, Colon, Ovary trial.
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Zika, Revisited
A new study from Brazil shows a very high rate of fetal central nervous system abnormalities with both first-trimester and second-trimester exposure to the Zika virus, compared with data from the United States and other areas in the world where the rate of fetal abnormalities has been lower.
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Physical Activity, Exercise, Strength, Aging, and the Pelvic Floor
While exploring broad themes of exercise and obesity, this special feature will focus on physical activity in relationship to the pelvic floor.
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Marijuana Use and Pregnancy
Marijuana use in pregnancy increased 62% from 2002 to 2014, especially among women 18-25 years of age.
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Laborists: How Will It Affect Care?
A recent study has shown a decrease in rates of induction, cesarean section, and preterm birth in hospitals after instituting a laborist model, compared with matched-control hospitals using the traditional model.